Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
citrea
ID:
800871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 74: 937 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800205



Common Names

  • Sobralia citrea
  • Citrea Sobralia
  • Sobralia citrea


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Description

Sobralia citrea (also called 'Yellow Sobralia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It grows up to 50 cm tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia citrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia citrea is white with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia citrea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sobralia citrea

Sobralia citrea is native to Costa Rica and can be found in open forests and scrublands.

Sobralia citrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia citrea?

Sobralia citrea

What is the common name of Sobralia citrea?

Citreous Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia citrea?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

Species in the Sobralia genus

Sobralia allenii, Sobralia altissima, Sobralia amabilis, Sobralia anceps, Sobralia antioquiensis, Sobralia atropubescens, Sobralia augusta, Sobralia biflora, Sobralia bimaculata, Sobralia bletiae, Sobralia boliviensis, Sobralia calliantha, Sobralia callosa, Sobralia caloglossa, Sobralia candida, Sobralia carazoi, Sobralia cataractarum, Sobralia cattleya, Sobralia chatoensis, Sobralia chrysantha, Sobralia chrysoleuca, Sobralia chrysostoma, Sobralia ciliata, Sobralia crocea, Sobralia decora, Sobralia densifoliata, Sobralia dichotoma, Sobralia dissimilis, Sobralia dorbignyana, Sobralia doremiliae, Sobralia ecuadorana, Sobralia elisabethiae, Sobralia exilis, Sobralia fenzliana, Sobralia fimbriata, Sobralia fragrans, Sobralia fruticetorum, Sobralia galeottiana, Sobralia gentryi, Sobralia gloriosa, Sobralia granitica, Sobralia hagsateri, Sobralia hawkesii, Sobralia helleri, Sobralia herzogii, Sobralia hirta, Sobralia hoppii, Sobralia infundibuligera, Sobralia intermedia, Sobralia kermesina,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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